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Landis Rath & Cobb LLP is a premier boutique law firm concentrating on commercial bankruptcy, corporate restructuring and business litigation. We provide sophisticated legal advice and services to national, international and local clients in and out of federal and state courts. Our proven record of success is backed by a commitment to advocate for our clients' interests with personalized service and expert counsel.

Highly regarded
bankruptcy and litigation boutique firm that
remains a major player in the Delaware market
. . .a strong bench of attorneys who are
adept at both lead and co-counsel roles…
―Chambers USA, 2023

Nationally ranked in Bankruptcy/Restructuring
& Chancery

Recognized for
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/
Insolvency & Reorganization Law,
Commercial Litigation, Corporate
Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy
―U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2023

M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards 2020
Distressed Deal of the Year $10MM to $25MM
Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year $10MM to $25MM

Firm News

Landis Rath & Cobb Elects Jennifer Cree, Matthew Pierce to Partnership

Wilmington, DE (November 29, 2023): Landis Rath & Cobb LLP is pleased to announce that Jennifer L. Cree and Matthew R. Pierce have been elected to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2024. “Jen and Matt have proven themselves to... Read More

Best Law Firms® Recognizes Landis Rath & Cobb in 2024 Rankings with 3 Tier One Rankings

Landis Rath & Cobb has again been named a Tier 1 law firm in Delaware for multiple practice areas in the 14th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings. The firm is ranked in tier one for Bankruptcy and Creditor... Read More

Landis Rath & Cobb Welcomes New Associates Joshua B. Brooks and George A. Williams III

Landis Rath & Cobb LLP is pleased to welcome Joshua B. Brooks and George A. Williams III as associates in our Bankruptcy and Corporate Litigation practice groups. Prior to joining LRC, Josh advised future claimants’ representatives in several mass tort bankruptcies, assisted with... Read More

Representative Cases

In re: Destination Maternity Corporation, Case No. 19-12256 (BLS)

LRC serves as co-counsel with Kirkland & Ellis LLP representing Destination Maternity Corporation and its affiliates (“Destination Maternity”) in their chapter 11 proceedings (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Destination Maternity was the premier source for maternity wear for American women and operated stores under three retail nameplates: Motherhood® Maternity, A Pea in the Pod® and Destination Maternity®.

In re: Houlihan’s Restaurants Inc., Case No. 19-12415 (MFW)

LRC represents Houlihan’s Restaurants Inc. and its affiliates (“Houlihan’s”) in their chapter 11 cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, Houlihan’s is a restaurant company that developed, owned and franchised five award-winning concepts from fine dining to upscale casual with locations throughout the United States.

Blankenship v. Alpha Appalachia Holdings, Inc., 2015 Del. Ch. LEXIS 145 (Del. Ch. May 28, 2015)

Landis Rath & Cobb, together with Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, successfully…